Years of professional experience between PA-C and RN
Carla Rose
New Franklin
Summary
Seasoned physician assistant and mid-level practitioner with several years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities that guide healthcare professionals towards achievement of patient outcome goals while optimizing activities and driving organizational missions.
Overview
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Work History
Physician Assistant: Physical Medicine
Ohio Pain and Rehabilitation Center
North Canton
10.2013 - 05.2025
- Assessed complex patients and ordered appropriate diagnostic tests.
Developed treatment plans with recommendations for spinal interventions.
Collaborated with physician to optimize functional status and reduce pain.
Performed procedures, including hip bursa, shoulder, and knee joint injections.
Administered Synvisc injections and trigger point injections to alleviate discomfort. - Educated patients on pain management techniques and rehabilitation strategies.
- Managed patient follow-ups to ensure adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assisted in the training of new staff and interns on clinical processes.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
Physician Assistant: Emergency Medicine
Mercy Medical Center
Canton
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Assessed complex patients and developed treatment plans, optimizing diagnostic processes.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Documented patient medical histories and treatments in electronic health records.
- Managed medication prescriptions and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Collaborated with physicians to enhance efficiency and minimize door-to-provider times.
- Ensured comprehensive evaluations based on acuity and co-morbidities.
- Performed all emergency procedures, including incision and drainage, suturing, and chest tube placement.
- Executed reduction of fractures and dislocations, as well as lumbar punctures.
- Streamlined patient assessments by integrating co-morbidity considerations into evaluations.
Registered Nurse: Neuroscience and Trauma, PRN
Summa Akron City Hospital
Akron
04.2010 - 08.2012
- Delivered direct patient care through continuous assessment and timely communication of acute changes to physicians.
Managed patient safety and satisfaction by overseeing care for diverse neurological and trauma cases.
Updated physicians promptly on diagnostic tests and critical values to ensure optimal patient management.
Applied knowledge of neuroscience and trauma for effective post-operative care in acute intracranial hemorrhages and stroke.
Led comprehensive management of trauma patients with various neuromuscular injuries, ensuring quality outcomes. - Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatments.
- Maintained accurate medical records in electronic health systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse: Emergency Medicine
Mercy Medical Center
Canton
08.2005 - 04.2010
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Ensured safety of patients and staff in Emergency Department.
- Performed nursing duties, including updating physicians on acute condition changes.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Executed procedures such as drawing blood, starting IVs, and wound care.
- Initiated and managed codes until appropriate provider arrived.
- Led Unit Practice Council to improve departmental practices and standards.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Education
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH08.2012
Bachelor of Science of Nursing -
University of Akron
Akron, OH08.2004
Bachelor of Natural Science - Minor in Chemistry
University of Akron
Akron, OH05.2003
Skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Treatment planning
- Joint injections
- Patient education
- Medical documentation
- Acute care management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medication administration
- Patient counseling
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Emergency response
- Quality improvement
- Ordering tests
- Laceration repair
- Fluorescein staining
- Diagnosing conditions
- Evidence-based medicine
- Clinical decision making
- Electronic medical records
- Managing prescription refills
- Emergency room consultations
- Prescription management
- Chronic disease management
- Differential diagnoses
- Suturing
- Patient assessments
- Physical examination
- Incisions and drainage
- eClinicalWorks
Certification
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of Ohio, 50.003603, 01/31/26
- DEA, MR2815352, 04/30/28
- NPI, 1851636575
- NCCPA, 1107069, 12/31/26
- ACLS certified, 12/13/26
- BLS certified, 02/24/26
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, 05/10-Present
- NCCPA, 05/12-Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant: Physical Medicine
Ohio Pain and Rehabilitation Center
10.2013 - 05.2025
Physician Assistant: Emergency Medicine
Mercy Medical Center
08.2012 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse: Neuroscience and Trauma, PRN
Summa Akron City Hospital
04.2010 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse: Emergency Medicine
Mercy Medical Center
08.2005 - 04.2010
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Mount Union
Bachelor of Science of Nursing -
University of Akron
Bachelor of Natural Science - Minor in Chemistry
University of Akron